Residency Matching Program

Residency candidates and the Institution participate in and adhere to the rules of the Resident Matching Program process.

Curriculum Vitae

A current copy of your current curriculum vitae is required. Your curriculum vitae should include the colleges and/or universities attended (including dates), degrees conferred or expected, professional experiences, rotation/clerkship experiences, extracurricular leadership experiences, and other academic and professional achievements.

Letter Of Interest

A letter of interest should include short-term and long-tern professional goals, motivation for residency training, and why you are interested in The University of Toledo Residency Program.

Transcripts

Submit official pharmacy school transcript(s) for all post-secondary pharmacy coursework. Candidates must have graduated from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy with a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation are required. All letters of recommendation must be received by February 1st.

Deadline

All application materials must be received by February 1st.

Interview

An on-site interview at The University of Toledo Medical Center is required.

Licensure

Residents must be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of Ohio, and are expected to complete the licensure process or apply for reciprocity by the end of July.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for the Pharmacy Residency at The University of Toledo, you must:

1. Be a PharmD graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy by July 1st
2. Be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state of Ohio, and are expected to complete the licensure process or apply for reciprocity by September 1st
3. Be enrolled in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Residency Matching Program.  Applications for the matching program may be downloaded from www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.  The deadline for match registration is usually in mid-January.
4. Complete an online application packet by January 15th :
   1. Go to our website at www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy/residency/application.
   2. Complete the online application.
   3. Upload your letter of intent addressed to the program director.
   4. Upload your curriculum vita.
   5. The three persons you select as references on your application will be notified by email to go online and complete their recommendation form.  They also have the option of uploading a written letter in addition to the recommendation form.
   6. Request a copy of your official pharmacy school transcripts; have them sent directly to the program director using the contact information in this brochure.
5. Once your completed application packet is received and your selected for an interview, you will be contacted to discuss dates.  At this time, you will be given the name and phone number/e-mail address of a current resident who can be contacted to answer any questions you may have.  You may also contact the program director regarding any questions about the interview or the program.
6. The ASHP Matching Program results are announced in mid-March.  If you match at UTMC, you will receive a letter of acceptance soon afterwards.